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UN condemns child death toll from Israel's West Bank operations

Israeli forces were responsible for a full 93% of the children killed in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since January 2025

The Hindu 12 May 2026 10:03 pm

Govt to intervene in bond market as rupiah hits 17,500 per U.S. dollar

The Indonesian Government will step into the bond market to stabilize yields and ease pressure on the rupiah, which ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 8:34 pm

The Coming Food Crisis in South Asia

Oil disruptions are cascading into fertilizer markets, weakening agriculture and putting South Asias food security at risk. We've seen this pattern before.

The Diplomat 12 May 2026 7:22 pm

Indonesia urges investors to use embassies for business issues

Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Arif Havas Oegroseno on Tuesday urged global business leaders to first contact ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 7:16 pm

Driving educational equity through school revitalization in Indonesia

The school revitalization program spearheaded by the President Prabowo Subianto administration marks a strategic shift ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 7:01 pm

Indonesian govt removes 11,000 aid recipients over online gambling

The Indonesian government removed around 11,000 families from its social aid recipient list after detecting indications ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 6:48 pm

Indonesia sees Q3-Q4 2026 growth above 5.5 percent

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Tuesday that he expects Indonesia's economy to grow by more than 5.5 ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 6:11 pm

Qatar says Iran should not use Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf

Iran should not use this strait as a weapon to pressure or to blackmail the Gulf countries, Qatars Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said

The Hindu 12 May 2026 6:05 pm

Indias China Reset Has No Answer to AVICs Pakistan Admission

New Delhi has hedged more toward China without articulating any conditions. Beijing is taking full advantage.

The Diplomat 12 May 2026 5:57 pm

Indonesia urges global mangrove action at UN Forum on Forests

Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni reaffirmed Indonesias strategic role in preserving mangrove ecosystems and ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 5:47 pm

Free health checks covered 19 mln people in January-April: minister

The governments free health checks program has covered approximately 19 million people from the January to April ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 5:45 pm

Indonesia to roll out EV incentives in June to curb fuel imports

Indonesia will introduce incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) in June to reduce fuel imports as global oil prices ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 5:32 pm

Ex-minister Nadiem Makarim under house arrest on health grounds

Indonesias former education minister, Nadiem Makarim, was placed under house arrest on Monday, following a court ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 4:55 pm

Indonesia targets up to 80,000 in SMK Go Global program

Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar said Indonesia aims to send 70,000-80,000 ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 4:52 pm

Nine West Sumatra firms win HIV/AIDS workplace awards

Nine companies in West Sumatra received awards from Indonesias manpower minister for implementing HIV/AIDS ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 4:06 pm

Indonesia's VP praises MRT project for creating jobs

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka praised the Jakarta MRT Phase 2A project on Tuesday, saying the ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 3:51 pm

Indonesia's SMK revitalization program absorbs local workers: Ministry

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education stated that its school revitalization program for vocational high ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 3:48 pm

Indonesian govt to renovate 131 hospitals by 2027

Indonesia plans to renovate 131 underperforming class C public hospitals by 2027 to improve healthcare access, ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 3:20 pm

Police draft essential equipment standards for personnel on duty

National Police (Polri) Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo said the institution is currently drafting minimum standards for ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 3:12 pm

Indonesian govt expands MSME support, poverty alleviation programs

Indonesias Coordinating Ministry for Community Empowerment is expanding programs to support micro, small and ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 3:00 pm

Indonesian govt says eight billion meals served under MBG program

Indonesias Health Ministry said more than eightbillion meals have been distributed under the Free ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 2:49 pm

Indonesia pushes Jakarta MRT expansion to boost transit use

Indonesias vice president said safe, modern and integrated transport systems are essential to shifting commuters ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 2:43 pm

Genuine urgency: Chinas underlying concerns at the Xi-Trump talks

When U.S. President Donald Trump meets Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, the shadow the Iran conflict casts over the summit might appear to give Chinas leader a clear advantage

The Hindu 12 May 2026 2:05 pm

BJP leader back to head India's Assam state for second time in a row

Himanta Biswa Sarma is seen as one of the architects of BJP's rapid growth in India's northeast.

BBC 12 May 2026 12:56 pm

Xi navigates a critical moment for U.S.-China ties amid uncertainty

The Chinese capital will soon become the setting for one of the most closely watched, high-stakes diplomatic encounters ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 12:28 pm

DPR calls on government to address rupiah's weakening

House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani has urged the government and relevant policymakers to anticipate ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 12:21 pm

Bali shares tourism strategies with Philippines' Governor of Siquijor

Governor of Bali Wayan Koster received a visit from Governor of Siquijor, Philippines, Jake Vincent Sarmiento Villa, ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 12:16 pm

Ministry prepares teacher redistribution to address 498,000 shortage

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education said it is preparing a national mapping for the redistribution of ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 11:46 am

VP Gibran reviews MRT line extension to ensure 2027 completion

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka inspected progress on Phase 2A construction of the mass rapid transit (MRT) line ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 11:43 am

Soetta Airport monitors travelers from four countries over hantavirus

The Soekarno-Hatta (Soetta) International Airport's Quarantine and Health Agency has intensified monitoring of ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 10:29 am

Indonesia aligns marine spatial planning with power expansion

Indonesias Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and state utility PT PLN signed a cooperation ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 9:49 am

Indonesia pushes FOLU Net Sink 2030 through Mount Ciremai model

Indonesias Ministry of Forestry is positioning Mount Ciremai National Park as a national model for ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 9:45 am

BPOM, WHO sign grant agreement worth US$997,853

The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Indonesia, ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 9:31 am

Indonesia pushes sustainable tourism to cut carbon emissions

Indonesias Ministry of Forestry is pushing for stronger cross-sector coordination to develop sustainable ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 9:29 am

Indonesia boosts 3T internet access with new Nusantara Lima Satellite

The Nusantara Lima Satellite has officially commenced operations and is expected to play a crucial role in accelerating ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 9:29 am

Indonesia reaffirms forest pledge at UN forum in New York

Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable forest management at the 21st session of the United Nations ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 9:10 am

Indonesia eyes ex-situ conservation for komodo dragons

Indonesia is carefully planning ex-situ conservation efforts for the komodo dragon to support the protection of this ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 8:53 am

Indonesia, Kazakhstan eye major deals in energy and trade

Indonesia and Kazakhstan are open to strengthening cooperation in strategic sectors, including energy, industry, ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 8:31 am

U.S. issues new sanctions over Irans oil shipments to China

The U.S. Treasury move follows sanctions announced on Friday (May 8, 2026) on individuals and companies aiding Iranian purchases of weapons and components used to make drones and ballistic missiles

The Hindu 12 May 2026 7:12 am

Govt optimistic to achieve reduction in deforestation by 2030

Indonesian Ministry of Forestry is optimistic about achieving target ofreduction in deforestation as outlined in ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 7:01 am

EU sanctions officials over deportation of Ukrainian children

Russia is trying to erase their identity, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze said at a meeting with EU counterparts in Brussels, where the sanctions were endorsed

The Hindu 12 May 2026 3:39 am

Forestry sector to contribute 60 pct to Indonesia's emissions cut

The forestry and land-use sector is expected to contribute 60 percent to Indonesia's greenhouse gas emission ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 10:02 pm

Indonesia pushes kitchens to expand free meals program coverage

Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has urged all meal kitchens under the government's Free Nutritious ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 9:44 pm

Danantara Indonesia eyes stock listing for waste-energy unit by 2028

Superholdingcompany and sovereign wealth fundDanantaraIndonesia aims to list its waste-to-energy ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 9:33 pm

Indonesia revises Human Rights Law to strengthen institutions: Pigai

Indonesia's Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai said revisions to the Human Rights Law are aimed at strengthening ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 8:23 pm

Jakarta police investigate gold smuggling by Indian national

The Jakarta Metropolitan Police are investigating the smuggling of 265.7 grams of gold by an Indian national identified ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 8:16 pm

Indonesia to deploy 742 peacekeepers to Lebanon

Indonesia is set to deploy 742 National Armed Forces (TNI) personnel to Lebanon on May 22 as part of the United Nations ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 7:06 pm

Indonesia postpones increase of mining royalties

Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has postponed the implementation of ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 6:44 pm

Indonesia reports no human hantavirus spread since 1991

Indonesia has recorded no hantavirus transmission from rodents to humans since 1991, the Health Ministry said, ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 6:41 pm

Indonesia expects Russian crude shipment within weeks

Indonesia expects its first crude oil shipment from Russia to arrive within the next two weeks after finalizing ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 6:32 pm

Philippines electricity grid to join Trans Borneo network: Minister

Indonesia said the Philippines will be linked to the Trans Borneo Power Grid, expanding cross-border electricity ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 5:28 pm

Government's debt remains in safe position, Purbaya claims

Indonesia's current government debt position remains within safe and controllable limits, Finance Minister Purbaya ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 5:22 pm

How Indonesia's driver-first ojol policy tests the digital economy

Indonesias ever-expanding community of ojolthe popular shorthand for online taxi drivers, mostly ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 5:03 pm

Indonesian govt to launch 1,000 village co-ops on May 16

The Indonesian government will launch 1,000 village cooperatives on May 16 under the Red and White program, part of a ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 5:01 pm

Indonesia's Danantara signs deals for six waste-to-energy projects

Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara, through PT Danantara Investment Management, on Monday signed memoranda ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 4:42 pm

Papua governors meet to review special autonomy funds

Six governors from Indonesia's Papua region gathered in Timika on Monday to discuss future development priorities ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 4:33 pm

Indonesia's navy trains Canopus crew in Europe

Indonesia's navy said on Monday the entire crew of the KRI Canopus-936 hydrographic vessel had completed seven ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 4:19 pm

RI tests foreigner negative for hantavirus following cruise outbreak

Indonesias Health Ministry said on Monday that a foreign national monitored after close contact with a ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 4:09 pm

APEC strengthens regional cooperation amid trade uncertainty

Officials from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum convened in Shanghai from ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 4:07 pm

Indonesia's navy prepares bases for Garibaldi carrier

Indonesia's navy is preparing several bases to host the Giuseppe Garibaldi aircraft carrier as Jakarta moves closer ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 3:50 pm

Indonesia proposes ASEAN oil storage hub, eyes Sumatra site

Indonesia has proposed hosting an ASEAN oil storage hub and plans a separate facility in Sumatra to boost reserves, ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 3:04 pm

Indonesian Navy welcomes nation's first submarine rescue vessel

The Indonesian Navy welcomed Indonesia's first submarine rescue vessel, the KRI Canopus-936, at the Military ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 2:00 pm

Global Media Visits Wuling: SGMW Beijing Auto Show Overseas Brand Event Concludes Successfully

Recently, SAIC-GM-Wuling's (SGMW) overseas brand series events for the Beijing Auto Show successfully concluded in ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 1:42 pm

2 Million Downloads in Six Months: Tabelogs Multilingual App Solves Critical Dining Pain Points for Travelers to Japan

-Tabelog (https://tabelog.com/en/), one of Japans largest (*1) restaurant search and reservation services ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 1:41 pm

Inside Banyumas waste system shaping RI's 2029 zero-waste measure

The waste is moved by a conveyor belt to a larger machine, where it is separated into organic and plastic materials ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 1:32 pm

KPK launches anti-corruption education guidebook to foster integrity

Indonesias Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) launched the Anti-Corruption Education Guidebook and Teaching ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 1:23 pm

BOE, UNESCO introduce Asia-Pacific Science Club Network & 2026 Science Challenge

On April 29, BOE joined forces with UNESCO to launch the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Science Club Network & 2026 Science ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 1:20 pm

Minister urges universities to strengthen anti-violence task forces

Minister for Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi called on higher education institutions to ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 1:20 pm

HSBC Hong Kong introduces Asia Pacific's first World Legend Mastercard

HSBC Hong Kong Priv cardholders are the first in Asia Pacific to experience Mastercard's most premium ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 1:13 pm

Minister urges village governments to support national programs

Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Yandri Susanto urged the Association of Indonesian ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 12:22 pm

Indonesia eyes establishment of halal certification body in Bangladesh

Indonesia and Bangladesh discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation on halal product assurance and the establishment ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 12:15 pm

SMU Emerges Sole Winner Among More Than 100 Teams at Prestigious Gobi Desert Challenge

The Singapore Management University (SMU) Zhejiang University Doctor of Business Administration (SMU-ZJU ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 12:02 pm

Minister calls for improved digital literacy among women

Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Arifah Fauzi has called for improved digital literacy among ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 11:57 am

ATxSummit 2026 Brings Global Leaders to Singapore to Chart AI's Future Across Asia

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly embedding itself into the systems that power economies, reshaping how ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 11:56 am

139th Canton Fair: Rising Sleep Economy Accelerates Innovation in Home Textiles

As the global sleep economy continues to expand, rising consumer expectations around comfort, health, and ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 11:48 am

139th Canton Fair: AI, Creative Customization, and Detail-Oriented Design Energize the Stationery Category

At the exhibition area of the 139th Canton Fair's Stationery category, exhibitors presented a diverse range of ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 11:35 am

Modi urges Indians to WFH and limit foreign travel as Iran war continues

He said the austerity measures would reduce India's fuel use and help save foreign exchange.

BBC 11 May 2026 11:32 am

Human rights minister seeks comprehensive solution to Papua conflicts

Indonesian Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai has emphasized the need for stronger national-level decisions and a ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 11:19 am

Donald Trump eyes deal in Beijing as China gauges U.S. decline

Washington and Beijing announce May 13-15 visit of U.S. President to China with trade, technology, and Taiwan on the agenda

The Hindu 11 May 2026 11:16 am

Minister seeks stronger welfare data through pesantren involvement

Indonesian Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf urged Islamic boarding schools, or pesantren, to assist the ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 9:54 am

Ten-Year Pivotal Data Reinforce The Long-Term Durability Of Edwards' Resilia Tissue

Edwards Lifesciences, the leading global structural heart innovation company, recently announced 10-year results ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 9:29 am

Indonesia logs 10 new orchid records, expands biodiversity map

Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) documented 10 newly recorded orchid species, ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 9:10 am

Nepal: Turkish Airlines flight tyre catches fire during landing at Kathmandu,passengers safe

By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: A Turkish Airlines aircraft arriving from Istanbul triggered an emergency situation at Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepals capital, Kathmandu, on Monday after one of its landing gear tyres caught fire during landing. Airport authorities quickly brought the situation under control and safely evacuated everyone on board. Officials said the incident [] The post Nepal: Turkish Airlines flight tyre catches fire during landing at Kathmandu,passengers safe appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 11 May 2026 8:25 am

Police probe fund flow, sponsors in Jakarta online gambling raid

Indonesian police are probing the financial backers of an international gambling ring following the arrest of 321 ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 8:15 am

U.S. President Trump to pay state visit to China from May 13 to 15

The visit comes in the midst of a prolonged U.S.-Israel-Iran war causing a global energy crisis and the increasing tensions between the two countries over a host of issues, including Taiwan

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:07 am

Pakistan to mark May 10, when India ended Op Sindoor, as Marka-e-Haq Day

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Sunday that May 10 will be celebrated as Marka-e-Haq Day annually. Addressing a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, the name given by Islamabad to last years four-day conflict with India, Shehbaz also claimed that Pakistani armed forces gave a historic and befitting response to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 11 May 2026 7:31 am

Vedanta FY26 Profit Soars by 22% to $2.8 bn; Enters Demerger Phase

-India-based Vedanta Limited (BSE: 500295 & NSE: VEDL), a global leader in metals, oil & gas, critical ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 6:41 am

East Kalimantan tightens wastewater permits to protect river ecosystem

The East Kalimantan Environmental Office has tightened its assessment process for technical approval documents related ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 5:25 am

How social media turned Indian film star Vijay into a political force

Though Vijay campaigned only briefly, his fan club-turned-digital warriors amplified him online tirelessly.

BBC 11 May 2026 5:04 am